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WOW! Thank you to all our pledgers! YOU DID IT! The goal has been met. That being said, we still need your help. The more funding we get the better we can get the message out! More travel funding is needed, funding for post production and greater production value helps as well! We will be holding meetings with some very special organizations this week that will have a hand in the film as far as resources for the Veterans goes. Exciting stuff for sure! And, I will be in the city this week beating the streets with our homeless Veterans as well, hearing their stories.

All the rewards are still available and we will be adding more soon! PLEASE SHARE THE LINK WITH EVERYONE! The emails we get are overwhelming with stories from our Veterans and they're voices NEED to be heard.

Thank you all again for the support, we are BLOWN AWAY!

Shame on America

Music video director and
photographer Fran Strine is directing and producing his first non-music
documentary titled “Shame on America”. Co-Producing the project is Staind front
man a rising Country Star, Aaron Lewis.

Narrating the Film is
legendary Megadeth bassist, David Ellefson.

Shame on America is a
full-length documentary that tells the raw and tragic details of what life is
like as an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran today. Most veterans suffer from Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and numerous have fallen homeless with severe
mental issues leaving them no break from the hell that is their daily life.

On any given night not far
from your front door there are upwards of 75,000 veterans trying to survive the
brutal conditions of the streets. The VA has seen the backlog of disability
claims increase to 864,000 with the majority suffering from PTSD. Find out how
and why this is happening in one of the wealthiest countries in the world.

Explore with us as we
spend the night and for a moment in time, share in the extreme reality of life
after war. Learn what is happening in America today; watch us confront
politicians on this very important issue and hear their plans, if any, to help
these important people. Find out what we as a society can do to help! With your
assistance we can shine a spotlight on this tragic and devastating situation.

Staind front man and
passionate patriot, Aaron Lewis, has signed on as Co-Producer and here is what
he had to say.

“I was aware that
homelessness and PTSD were an issue, but Fran brought some really alarming
numbers and true statistics to the table. I knew then I had to be part of this
film. To know that our sons and daughters have committed themselves, sacrificed
everything for us, followed the orders they are given only to come home to
nothing hit me hard. For these men and women to have psychological issues that
require immediate attention, have to be reviewed by a panel with a year long
wait to see if they might qualify for the benefits they are owed and many
becoming homeless in the process really bothers me. I love my country and
cherish the women and men of the armed forces even more. America should be
ashamed.”

David Ellefson bassist of
Megadeth who is lending his voice as the films narrator was equally as
impassioned when notified of the documentary and said, “I think this film is
long overdue to tell the story of the brokenness that befalls so many of the
frontline warriors who gave all for our personal freedoms and civil liberties.
They have traveled a mile in shoes none of us could ever fully comprehend,
until now”.

Please go to
Kickstarter.com and search for “Shame on America” and pledge whatever you can.
When you make a pledge you get a reward and there are some really cool things
up for grabs. Help us tell this story and expose the truth of what is really
happening to our American Heroes!

You can help make this
film happen!

By backing our project,
you will be instrumental in helping us start our film. When you join
our Kickstarter, you will be an investor in the film’s future.

AMAZING rewards are up for
grabs! There is something for everyone so take a look and see what your pledge
will get you!

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goal, is your pledge actually charged to your account. Additionally, any
support of our project is greatly appreciated.

Please help expand this
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discussion. Pass it along, help this project reach its full potential and become
a part of the movement.

How your pledge helps

Your pledge will assist
our film crew of four, over a 12-week shooting period to cover transportation,
lodging costs, secure permits, insurance, film festival entries, music, and
much more. If we meet our goal and go over we will put the funds to work in
Production Value and Post Production.

Thanks for checking out
our project! We really look forward to working with you and getting the message
out there!

Pledge $150 or more

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#7 A personalized video message from David Ellefson PLUS all of the above except reward #6.
(International orders add $5.00)

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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#8 A signed archival 8x12 photo of Aaron Lewis on gallery paper PLUS all the above.
(International orders add $5.00)

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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2 backers

#9 A one on one Skype chat with David Ellefson! PLUS all of the above except reward #6,7 & 8
(International orders add $5.00)

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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1 backer

#11 All the above PLUS a 11x14 photograph of you're choosing from Fran Strine's library of extensive band photography and a Skype conversation where you can get the scoop about life on the road and hear the crazy stories! You can view some of the photo's at www.franstrine.com
(International orders add $5.00)

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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#12 In concert used drum head signed by Staind PLUS all of the above.
(International orders add $10.00)

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#15 All the above except reward #12, and 14. A associate producer credit on the film listed on IMDB and a private screening of the film when it is completed with Aaron Lewis.
(International orders add $5.00)

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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#16 All the above, except reward #12 and 14 PLUS An Executive producer credit on the film listed on IMDB and a private screening of the film when it is completed with Aaron Lewis. PLUS a studio photo shoot with Fran Stine.
(International orders add $5.00)

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS AN INVITE TO FILM FESTIVAL SHOWING. INCLUDING AIRFARE FOR 2 PLUS HOTEL!!***
US Residents only!

Estimated delivery:Feb 2013

Funding period

May 21, 2012 - Jun 24, 2012
(33 days)

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